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The Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor lineup now includes a shaft ground variant for increased electrical discharge damage…

The Baldor-Reliance SP4 motor lineup now includes a shaft ground variant for increased electrical discharge damage protection, enhanced efficiency, and a longer motor life in variable speed drive (VSD) applications

Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled…

Physik Instrumente has released a positioning system that delivers precise and repeatable nanoscale movements controlled in six axes for applications like metrology, photonics, and micro-assembly.

Oriental Motor has added two new SCARA robots to its existing OVR small robot series, bringing a full 360° range of…

Oriental Motor has added two new SCARA robots to its existing OVR small robot series, bringing a full 360° range of motion to applications needing precision and space efficiency.

Oriental Motor’s new 750 W (1 hp) brushless DC motors and gear motors pair IE5 efficiency with compact construction and…

Oriental Motor’s new 750 W (1 hp) brushless DC motors and gear motors pair IE5 efficiency with compact construction and VFD compatibility for advanced industrial motion control.

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to…

Welcome to Control Automation Day 2025—Control.com’s digital-only event for engineers! Here is your guide to navigating the keynote addresses, live educational sessions, and exciting giveaways from your favorite manufacturers!

KEB’s size 04 permanent magnet brake delivers 3.5 Nm torque in a compact 28.6 mm package, ideal for robotics, medical,…

KEB’s size 04 permanent magnet brake delivers 3.5 Nm torque in a compact 28.6 mm package, ideal for robotics, medical, and servo systems.

Acromag's new NT2710 module enables the remote control of stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET…

Acromag's new NT2710 module enables the remote control of stepper motors with Modbus/TCP, Ethernet/IP, or PROFINET interface. The module aims to enhance IIoT integration and flexible I/O expansion.

LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the…

LS Electric has released its first IE5-rated “super high-efficiency” motor. The new motor is designed to meet the modern demands of energy efficiency, particularly in high-energy industries like cement and steel.

The PMG93 CAM is Baumer’s newest digital cam switch designed to simplify heavy duty hoist and winch applications. Users…

The PMG93 CAM is Baumer’s newest digital cam switch designed to simplify heavy duty hoist and winch applications. Users simply need a laptop with an Ethernet interface and a web browser.

SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded…

SMC has updated its repairable round body cylinders, added FOUNDATION fieldbus to its air servo cylinders, and rounded out its collaborative robot grippers with two new tool changer types.

The newest motor platform from ABB combines a high-efficiency motor with a variable speed drive (VSD) for simplified installation.

The newest motor platform from ABB combines a high-efficiency motor with a variable speed drive (VSD) for simplified installation.

Electrak HD’s built-in sync eliminates external controllers, enabling coordinated motion across multiple actuators with…

Electrak HD’s built-in sync eliminates external controllers, enabling coordinated motion across multiple actuators with simplified setup and higher safety.

New Robotics & Motion Center provides a space for U.S. manufacturers to test and deploy Schneider’s advanced automation…

New Robotics & Motion Center provides a space for U.S. manufacturers to test and deploy Schneider’s advanced automation and control tech.

Dunkermotoren’s new Quasi Absolute Encoder (QAE) software feature enables accurate positioning even during a power…

Dunkermotoren’s new Quasi Absolute Encoder (QAE) software feature enables accurate positioning even during a power failure, all without the need for batteries.

Bosch Rexroth has added a dual belt linear axis to its portfolio of compact modules. The new axis can move two 385 kg…

Bosch Rexroth has added a dual belt linear axis to its portfolio of compact modules. The new axis can move two 385 kg loads with high speed, torque, and precision in compact industrial setups.

JVL has released the SMC66 stepper motor controller, a new modular closed-loop motion control system, and the MAC404…

JVL has released the SMC66 stepper motor controller, a new modular closed-loop motion control system, and the MAC404 integrated servo motor to advance rugged, space-efficient motion control to meet modern automation demands.

Bosch Rexroth has expanded its existing line of electromechanical devices with the EMC-HP, an electric cylinder capable…

Bosch Rexroth has expanded its existing line of electromechanical devices with the EMC-HP, an electric cylinder capable of a maximum force of 250 kN and a top speed of 0.83 m/s.

Oriental Motor has updated its MRCU series to be able to control up to eight axes from one compact unit that combines the…

Oriental Motor has updated its MRCU series to be able to control up to eight axes from one compact unit that combines the MRC01 robot controller and AZ series drivers.

Researchers have developed a robotic hand that features human-like dexterity without the need for complex programming,…

Researchers have developed a robotic hand that features human-like dexterity without the need for complex programming, thanks to the use of compliant materials.